A Very Finely Engraved Tall Opaque Twist Stem Ale Glass c1760

A Very Finely Engraved Opaque Twist Stem Ale Glass c1760. George II- George III c1760.

Funnel engraved with ears of barley in saltite , a hop flower and leaves. A pair of multi-ply corkscrews outwith a pair a corkscrew threads. 19cm height, 5.3cm diameter bowl, 7.3cm diameter foot. Excellent, no chips or cracks.

I have been involved in the antiques business since 1971. My career took a leap forward when I joined Bonhams in 1976. Some five years later I became head of the Decorative Arts department. The item "A Very Finely Engraved Tall Opaque Twist Stem Ale Glass c1760" is in sale since Sunday, August 8, 2021.

This item is in the category "Pottery, Porcelain & Glass\Glass\Date-Lined Glass\Pre-1840". The seller is "eric-knowles-the-hoard" and is located in High Wycombe.

This item can be shipped worldwide.

Country of Origin: Britain
Colour: Clear
Style: Georgian
Maker: Georgian
Material: Glass
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Features: Date-Lined
Object Type: Wine Glass
Glassmaking Technique: Engraved
Type of Glass: Elegant Glass
Glassware Type: Goergian
Time Period Manufactured: 1750-1799